The head of our Building Committee, Jeff Lamberson, gave an update on Church Place's development last Sunday. Here's a short clip with the update if you missed it.

Please beware of a scammer pretending to be Fr. Jeremy via email. Check the email address of any email you receive from Fr. Jeremy or other church staff. All staff email addresses use the domain "@stjohnsparish.net". If you receive an email from someone else claiming to be Fr. Jeremy, do not reply or click any links in the email. Please report and block it instead.

We just got in a handful of items with our new logo: snapback caps, drawstring bags, 5" magnets and 4" stickers. Show your support for our parish and get yours today by donating to the building fund. A table will be set up in the Connection Corridor on Sunday before and after worship where you can pickup some new swag. 

Suggested Donation by Item:
Snapback Cap - $40
Drawstring Bag - $10
5" Magnet - $8
4" Sticker - $4
Bundle Deal (One of each item) - $50

Please remember to wear a nametag on Sunday morning. This simple act goes a long way to make St. John's Parish Church a welcoming environment to newcomers and long-time members alike. We have disposable nametags available in the Connection Corridor or use a permanent one. If you would like a permanent nametag and don't have one, put your name on the list which will be next to the disposable nametags on Sunday.

We Are Sharing Hope, the organ procurement organization Anne Dixon works with, collects aluminum pop tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).  Anne would like to invite the people of St. John’s Parish Church assist her with the collection of pop tabs to help. You can either give your tabs to Anne directly on Sundays, or you can bring them to Resurrection Hall where we have a collection container. Click the link below to learn more.

The Foreign Mission Committee would like to thank everyone who attended our informational meeting about our upcoming trip to Peru, November 20-26, 2026. 

Below is a link to an application. If you are want to go or even just considering it, please fill it out.  This is not a commitment to go or confirmation on the part of the foreign mission to be included. It is to help us gauge interest so we can start making arrangements for our trip to Peru.

Contact Ann Edenfield with questions.

Save the date. Fr. Jeremy and Rob will lead an acolyte training after worship on Sunday August 16. If you or your child are interested in becoming an acolyte, please contact Rob Schluter: Rob@stjohnsparish.net. More details to come.

Fr. Joe was on a podcast last week. Click here to take a listen and get to know who he is a bit better.

The Rev. Joe Gasbarre has been called to serve as Associate Rector of St. John's Parish Church, Johns Island.  Joe will be coming from Savannah, GA where he has served as assisting clergy at Christ Church Savannah as well as full time teacher of theology and English literature at Habersham Classical Christian School.  A native of Buffalo, NY Joe has served at churches in Savannah, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.  Joe is married to Alyssa and they have two children, Joey (11) and Charlie (8), and a corgi named Copper.  The Gasbarre family will be on Johns Island in late July.  Please pray for their transition over the next several weeks. 

Summer Sunday School is in full swing! Children in grades 1-5 are enjoying a relaxed summer schedule featuring movies, popcorn and lively discussion. The short films highlight the stories of the Old Testament leaders and prophets. Our youngest children, ages 3-5, are also exploring the lives of Old Testament leaders and prophets through interactive play, music, felt-board storytelling and simple crafts design just for them. While the pace for summer may be a little more relaxed, our mission remains the same: nurturing young hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God’s only Son, our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. 

The Haut Gap Angels ministry is an outreach to the students, teachers, faculty, and staff of Haut Gap Middle School. We provide prayer, encouragement, and support as well as volunteering at several events throughout the year. For more information, contact Lucy Jones.

The flowers are given to the glory of God
and in loving memory of Elizabeth Seabrook Hills
by her family,
and in loving memory of my husband,
George Guignard Lucas Palmer,
by Anne Palmer.
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If you would like to dedicate Altar Flowers in 2026 in honor or remembrance of a loved one, please contact Sally at sdixon@stjohnsparish.net.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Together we are united with the saints of the household of God; built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself being the cornerstone. In Christ alone our church is being joined together, and is growing into a holy temple of the Lord by the Spirit. By Your wisdom may we discern what You want us to build; Through Jesus Christ our Lord and the power of the Holy Spirit,

Amen.

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